Consultant Gastroenterologist at Tenwek Hospital

Job Description

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Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.” The hospital was founded in by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To provide a high standard and full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients who need gastroenterology services. To provide advice and assessment of patients as requested by the medical teams during routine rounds. To cover the day ward, outpatients and endoscopy sessions. To participate in the Tenwek Hospital’s audit programme. To contribute to the development of Clinical Quality Standards. To undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, including but not limited to clinical coding, discharge summaries, letters and reports. To be responsible to the Director of Medical Services for the effective and efficient use of the resources under his/her control and for the quality of care delivered. To contribute to the planning and development of endoscopy services. To contribute to Tenwek Hospital’s meetings and clinical governance programme. To contribute to the teaching of Tenwek Hospital’s residents and staff. To contribute to the academic life of Tenwek Hospitaland to promote and undertake research initiatives should this become relevant. Carry out the necessary clinical duties to ensure the optimum care and treatment of patients. Comply with the work schedule as developed by the Hospital. Promote patient care by liaison with all departments. Participate in local and national specialty clinical meetings To maintain and develop professional expertise through self-directed learning and continuous professional development.

Minimum Requirements

MBChB or equivalent recognized by KMPDC. Master of Medicine degree or equivalent recognized specialty qualification. Sub-specialty fellowship recognized by KMPDC. Registered or eligible for registration by KMPDC. Minimum 5 years experience post-graduate training. Should have at least 1-year experience working as a Sub-specialist. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team